132-44 159 Street
Queens, NY 11434BBL 4-12283-0026Map
Owner of record: Russell, David II
132-44 159 Street is a two-family home built in 1950 in Queens, 11434. It has 2 residential units across 1.75 floors. The owner of record is Russell, David II. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 22 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 32
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 72
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 32
- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 25, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Dec 5, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 30, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures , in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfla, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 18, 2023 · Apt 1STFLA
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ,all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfla, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 18, 2023 · Apt 1STFLA
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 18, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Mar 17, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Apr 22, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 7, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color south and north walls in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 30, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections water closet, bathtub, wash basin and kitchen sink at cellar
Jun 23, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Feb 20, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Feb 20, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
Feb 3, 2017 · Apt 2FLR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2flr, 2nd story
Feb 3, 2017 · Apt 2FLR
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Jan 26, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 24, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 30, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures bath-tub shower stall (volume inadequate) in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 28, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures kitchen and bathroom ,cause unknown in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story
Jan 12, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at entrance door to building , 1st story
Jan 12, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story
Jan 12, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in bathroom and in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story
Jan 2, 2011 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.cellar use changed from storage & ordinary use to & apt partition erected w/kitchen & bathroom facilities installed.
Jun 23, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 19, 2023 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 11, 2023 · Apt 1STFLA
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 11, 2023 · Apt 1STFLA
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 8, 2023 · Apt 1STFLA
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 8, 2023 · Apt 1STFLA
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Mar 16, 2019 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 16, 2019 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 16, 2019 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 16, 2019 · Apt BSMT
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 16, 2019 · Apt BSMT
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 16, 2019 · Apt BSMT
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 16, 2019 · Apt BSMT
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 16, 2019 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - General
Ventilation system
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 18, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 18, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 18, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 15, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 15, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 15, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 15, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 15, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 15, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 17, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 29, 2017 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2017 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1950
- Floors
- 1.75
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,480 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R3X
- Community board
- 412
- Council district
- 28
- Block / lot
- 12283 / 26
- Assessed value
- $47,880
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #911398, last renewed Jun 6, 2017.
Questions about 132-44 159 Street
Who owns 132-44 159 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Russell, David II.
Does 132-44 159 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.
Is 132-44 159 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 132-44 159 Street built?
City records list 1950 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 132-44 159 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.